...% and an increased specific wear rate by 50% compared to cold-swaged high-entropy alloy. Email: phd1901203003@iiti.ac.in Email: dansathiaraj@iiti.ac.in Email: jayaprakash@iiti.ac.in Contributed by the Tribology Division of ASME for publication in the J ournal of T ribology . 26 11 2024...

...Kishan Nath Sidh; Harish Hirani Accurately assessing wear volume is critical for advancing material development, improving manufacturing practices, and extending the lifespan of mechanical components. In four-ball tribometer tests, traditional methods typically estimate wear volume based on wear...

... by the Tribology Division of ASME for publication in the J ournal of T ribology . 20 01 2025 05 03 2025 05 03 2025 11 03 2025 contact mechanics erosion hardness wear wear mechanisms Accepted Manuscript Not Copyedited Journal of Tribology. Received January 20, 2025; Accepted...

...Noël Brunetière During the wear process of surfaces in sliding friction, there is a running-in period during which the topography of surfaces changes with time before reaching the steady wear regime. In the steady wear regime, the statistical parameters used to describe the topography...

..., such as a high coefficient of friction, low rates of wear, consistent performance across various operational circumstances, and resistance against thermal deterioration. Many significant advancements made today to improve the frictional performance of friction materials in wind turbines. Because failure...

...Qingqing Yan; Qiuying Chang; Chenxiao Shi; Kai Wang Ni-P electroless coatings are widely utilized in industrial applications due to their exceptional hardness and wear resistance. To enhance the wear resistance of Ni-P coatings and reduce the wear of counterparts, a Ni-P-MSH composite coating...

... tribofilms confirmed that oxidation does not significantly reduce wear in PTFE. These findings reinforce the idea of a virtuous cycle between tribochemical activity and filler reinforcement in PTFE composites. Contributed by the Tribology Division of ASME for publication in the J ournal of T ribology...

... electrical contacts electrical wear lubricant degradation lubricants rolling element bearings wear electric vehicle Tribology, the fundamental science and study of friction, wear, and lubrication, plays a vital role in ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of mechanical systems...

... the inclusion of Ag notably decreased the coefficient of friction (COF) at elevated temperatures, no distinct trend in COF was observed for the tests conducted at 25 °C. The composite coating containing 5 vol% Ag exhibited superior friction and wear performance at 25 °C and 450 °C. The addition of Al 2 O 3...

...Sikta Panda; Gaurab Kumar Ghosh; Ritesh Kumar Patel; Subrata Kumar Ghosh; Sandeep Bhoi Effective lubrication is one of the most vital aspects for desirable productivity in mechanical systems. This can be achieved through reduced friction and wear between mating components by proper lubrication...

... 16 01 2025 17 01 2025 24 02 2025 functionally graded materials friction line contact subsurface stress field fracture sliding surface layers wear Giannakopoulos et al. [ 1 – 4 ] demonstrated with theory and experiments that grading material properties under...

... by Physical Vapor Deposition High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering. Moreover, a lacuna exists in the literature concerning the milling of Inconel ® 718 and the selection of ideal machining parameters. Based on this, the surface roughness (R a ), the evolution of flank wear, wear mechanisms, and the tool...

... designed to promote wear, the e-nickel coating experienced significant wear, losing about one-third of its thickness. In contrast, the a-C:H and ta-C coatings exhibited much lower wear, losing less than 10% and 5% of their thickness, respectively. The superior wear resistance of the DLC coatings...

..., an analysis of the tribological performance of potential coating material candidates was conducted. This study focuses on evaluating the friction and wear characteristics of various coatings widely used by industry for surface protection, including carbides, nitrides, diamond-like carbon (DLC), and solid...

...Honghao Zhao; Mingxuan Wang; Yuquan Liu; Ping Deng; Xin Hu; Fei Guo Under varying working conditions, friction between polymers and metals leads to surface wear of materials, accompanied by significant energy dissipation, part of which transforms into friction noise. Despite their high nonlinearity...

.... The improvement in motor oil performance with the addition of CB was evident in the mixed lubrication regime, with a more than 20% reduction in frictional and wear losses compared to the reference motor oil. This improvement in the oil's lubrication performance is attributed to the presence of CB particles...

... of WCO-based sustainable grease from 1560 N to 2450 N. The average wear scar diameter of WCO-based and WCO + (GO + 6 wt%) grease is reduced by 13.87% and 19.30%, respectively, compared to that of commercial (MIDCO AP-3) grease. Furthermore, the viscosity and shear stress of WCO-based grease increased...

... was investigated, as well as its friction and wear resistance performance. The Vickers microhardness of the carbon-coated NiTi alloy decreased with the flame coating time, which was identified to be caused by the inherent thermal treatment during the flame coating process. The tribological test results indicated...

... decreases friction coefficients compared to dry conditions. Wear tests show that 3D printed PEEK parts outperform extruded rod samples, displaying superior wear resistance. Surface texture and properties directly affect contact characteristics and lubricant storage. In journal bearings, varying infill...

... heat input and minimal spatter generation. A single thin-walled structure was created by fabricating Super Duplex Stainless Steel (SDSS) 2507 and Inconel (IN) 718 utilizing a filler wire with a diameter of 1.2 mm. This manuscript presents the summary of wear on the dissimilar alloy wall manufactured...